best friend

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Early the following year, Raynella remarried David Leath, a local barber who, according to the News-Sentinel, was Ed Dossett’s best friend.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

This is the first time I’ve mentioned it in an interview, because it’s not like he was my best friend, but it was very visceral and very real.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

He said she was his "best friend" and was the "heart and soul" of their family.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

Also on his table was seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton, who has since become Chamley-Watson's "best friend".

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

He gave Dodger a slap on the backside, and Akira watched her best friend run away into the woods.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz